Online Auction • 7PM • Monday, November 3, 2025
Vintage Motoring Photography & Memorabilia Auction
This remarkable single-owner collection celebrates the evolution of motoring and transportation through a fascinating mix of history, photography, and craftsmanship.
Explore an extraordinary assortment of early automotive photography, etched print blocks, emblems, memorabilia, and historical artifacts that capture the spirit of the automobile’s golden age.
Highlights include:
• Original etched print blocks used to produce early automobile and transportation imagery — documenting major automotive, rail, and racing events.
• Rare photographs of iconic moments such as the Mount Washington Auto Road Summitting, the Stanley Rocket, Glidden Tours, Ford Motor Co., Bill Helk, and early Stoddard-Dayton automobiles.
• 1900s–1920s prints and photographs showcasing pioneering vehicles and milestone events from the dawn of American motoring.
Collectors will also find a superb selection of automotive emblems, radiator and grille badges, club insignias, and period metalwork. A series of magic lantern glass slides depict early automobile factories, assembly lines, and even humorous car-buying cartoons—offering a true glimpse into early 20th-century automotive culture.
Additional treasures include paperweights, medals, cufflinks, and rare memorabilia pieces. Among the standout lots are six original circa 1909–1918 photographs mounted on matte boards, featuring a New Franklin Car (Christmas 1911), a White Model M Steam Car, and a 1918 B.F. Shriver Canning Co. truck—each annotated with original handwritten notes from the period.
Rounding out this exceptional offering are Das Awkscht Fescht coins, copper advertising trays, and print blocksdepicting the historic Concord Coaches and Glen House of New Hampshire.
This collection represents decades of passionate collecting—a rare opportunity to own authentic pieces of automotive history, from the earliest road tours to the artistry of the motor age. A must-see for any automobilia, photography, or transportation enthusiast.
Auction Details
Online Auction: 7PM • Monday, November 3, 2025
Bid Now: www.tomhallauctions.com
Preview by Appointment: Call 610-799-0808
Location: Tom Hall Auction Gallery, 4644 Main St. (Rte 309), Schnecksville, PA 18078
Pickup Times:
• 12PM–3:30PM the day after the auction
• 9:30AM–3:30PM Monday–Friday within 7 days of auction
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For inquiries, email shipping@tomhallauctions.com.
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Bidding Terms
• Major credit cards accepted (no checks or PayPal)
• 20% Buyer’s Premium
• 6% PA Sales Tax (unless valid resale certificate is provided)
• At auctioneer’s discretion, invoices exceeding $1,200 may require payment by wire transfer or cash. A valid ID may be requested for verification.
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